deliberative Meaning & Definition
What Does Deliberative Mean?
Deliberative is an adjective that means That deliberates, considers carefully. As a noun, it means A discourse in which a question is discussed, or weighed and examined. As a noun, it means A kind of rhetoric employed in proving a thing and convincing others of its truth, in order to persuade them to adopt it.
Deliberative at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | thoughtful |
| Plural | deliberatives |
| Comparative / superlative | more deliberative, most deliberative |
Deliberative Definition (Adjective)
- That deliberates, considers carefully.
Deliberative as a Noun
- A discourse in which a question is discussed, or weighed and examined.
- A kind of rhetoric employed in proving a thing and convincing others of its truth, in order to persuade them to adopt it. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
Noun
- A kind of rhetoric employed in proving a thing and convincing others of its truth, in order to persuade them to adopt it.
Synonyms of Deliberative
Deliberative synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Deliberative
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Deliberative in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
deliberative (comparative more deliberative, superlative most deliberative)
deliberative (plural deliberatives)
Words That Rhyme With Deliberative
Origin of Deliberative
From Middle French délibératif, from Latin deliberativus.
Deliberative: Your Questions Answered
Is deliberative an adjective or a noun?
Deliberative is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for deliberative?
Close synonyms of deliberative are thoughtful. See the full list of deliberative synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of deliberative?
The plural of deliberative is deliberatives.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of deliberative?
The comparative form is more deliberative and the superlative form is most deliberative.